Vetted Program: Greg the Great (Greg Skillstead)
The Vetted Programs were created by request of the SELCO public library directors. This turnkey program provides the opportunity for a variety of artists, musicians, authors, and storytellers to share their performances.
1236 participated
To have participants recognize the library is a place to experience quality programming.
Increase participants' knowledge of different arts and cultural heritage topics/programs.
Expose library patrons to arts, performances, events they may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience in their community.
Evaluations were done using surveys, focus groups, and/or interviews.
Greg was amazing. His spirit and energy was so positive and fun. We certainly appreciated how he tied his programming into coming to the library and literacy. He was very generous with his time with the children and the newspaper. I would certainly recommend Greg again.
How many kids had been to a program on this subject matter before?
65 of the 71 had seen a magic program.
1) How many kids want to learn more about today's subject?
About 50% wanted to learn more about magic.
2) How many kids would see this program again?
All!
3) How many kids would come to the library for another program?
All.
4) Favorite part of the program?
"I liked how silly he was." "I got to go up and help!" "I liked the real dove and the real bunny."
Other responses - he was funny; he knew my name.
5) What do the kids want to learn more about now?
There was some interest in learning magic, but there was more interest in finding the bookworm in the library. We had many children come to look for the bookworm. A treat was given to the finders.
Number of Adult Surveys Collected
7
1) Quality of the Program
All respondents gave the highest rating to the program.
2) Positive Experience
All strongly agreed that the program was a positive experience.
3) Enhanced knowledge and understanding
Six of the seven respondents strongly agreed that the program enhanced knowledge and understanding of magic. One answered that question with 4.
4) More or less likely to think of library as a place to experience cultural or arts programming
Five answered that they were very likely to think of the library as a place to experience cultural or arts programming. Two answered that question with the next highest rating of 4.
5) What did (participant) like best about this program?
"Everything!"
The puppet and the rabbit at the end.
"The interaction with the kids."
"Everything - great show!"
"Excellent community involvement"
"Great job getting kids involved and excited! Not just about magic, but going to the library."
"Loved all the wonderful tricks, such talent!!! Loved all the laughter!!!"
Adult Survey
Number of Adult Surveys Collected
18
1) Quality of the Program
5 -- 11
4 -- 7
11 people rated this program a 5
7 adults rated this program a 4
2) Positive Experience
5 -- 11
4 -- 6
11 adults rated this a 5
6 adults rated this a 4
1 adult did not rate
3) Enhanced knowledge and understanding
5 -- 5 adults rated this a 5
4 -- 8 adults rated this a 4
3 -- 3 adults rated this a 3
2 adults did not answer this question
4) More or less likely to think of library as a place to experience cultural or arts programming
5 -- 7 adults rated this a 5
4 -- 9 adults rated this a 4
3 -- 2 adults rated this a 3
5) What did (participant) like best about this program?
"Good idea! Would love more kids events"
"Kid safe, audience participation"
"Yes, fun magician"
"Connection to the library"
"The bird"
"Performers excitement for magic - got kids pretty excited & engaged"
"He really engaged the kids!"
"Fun for all ages"
"Aimed at kids"
"Live animals, humor"
Entertaining"
"His interaction with the children"
"All of it"
"Excellent audience participation! Excellent ventriloquist! Splashed everyone. Nice that he incorporated reading. The children love him"
Wabasha-Kellogg Community Education
SELCO, Harmony Public Library, Plainview Public Library, Plainview-Elgin-Millville Schools, Kasson-Mantorville Schools, Blooming Prairie Branch Library, Northfield Public Library